Florida Immigrant Coalition

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, criticized for poor conditions including inadequate sanitation and food, has closed after nearly a year, as stated by Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, a Republican, claimed the facility was temporary until permanent centers were secured, while immigration advocates argued it was inhumane and served corporate interests. The center, built in 2025, facilitated the deportation of 21,000 individuals, with detainees reporting issues like inaccessible legal resources and flooded floors.

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, built in the Everglades in 2025, has closed after nearly a year of operation due to safety concerns during hurricane season. Governor Ron DeSantis stated the facility served its purpose in facilitating deportations, while immigration advocates criticized its inhumane conditions and corporate profiteering.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 250,000 Haitians, sparking protests in Miami. Haitian community advocates and organizers condemned the decision, citing unsafe conditions in Haiti and vowing to continue fighting against deportations.